Why do some hernias come back after surgery? A surgeon explains recurrence rates, common risk factors, why repeat surgeries are more complex and how robotic-assisted surgery may help in selected cases ...

For nearly half a century, surgeons have relied on essentially the same tools to reconnect the digestive tract after major operations.  Staples replaced hand-sewn sutures. Techniques improved.

Mar. 17, 2026 Early life stress may set the stage for long-term digestive problems by disrupting the gut-brain connection. Studies in both mice and thousands of children found links to symptoms like ...

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Food allergies or ...

IBS causes symptoms like stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, and fatigue. You may have IBS-C with constipation, IBS-D with diarrhea, or IBS-M with mixed symptoms. Women are more likely to ...

Stomach growling, also called borborygmi, happens when your intestines contract in wave-like motions to digest food. This process is known as peristalsis and can occur several hours after eating or at ...

Natural colon cleansing may help with constipation, but research supporting its effectiveness for removing toxins or improving overall digestive health is limited. At-home colon cleanse methods ...

Drug classes offer convenient clinical shorthand but obscure meaningful differences between individual therapies in inflammatory bowel disease. As treatment options expand, moving beyond class effects ...

Horizontal A gastroenterologist tackles common questions about this inflammatory bowel disease. Like which parts of your digestive tract are impacted? 627 ARUN SWAMINATH: Hi, everyone. I'm Dr. Arun ...